Howie Mandel Defends His Tom Sandoval Podcast Amid Backlash From 'Vanderpump Rules' Fans, Responds to Andy Cohen Calling Him Out

Offering his side of the story. Howie Mandel has heard the criticism about his tell-all interview with Tom Sandoval — and he stands by his approach.

Details about the Scandoval are getting filled in.

Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ months-long affair may not have been exposed until March, but one unsuspecting person was on to them: Ken Todd.In a sneak peek for next week’s new episode of Vanderpump Rules, Lisa Vanderpump and Katie Maloney are making sandwiches in the kitchen at Villa Rosa when Lisa’s husband, Ken, drops a bomb.«I can’t believe that Tom Sandoval had Raquel over when Ariana’s away, in the jacuzzi as well.»«I know. I know,» Lisa responds.«And to stay the night,» Ken continues. «I couldn’t believe that.»Prior to Ken’s reveal, Lisa learned of the sleepover from Raquel after she shows up an hour and a half late to her shift at SUR.«Hi, I’m sorry.

The second half of season 10 of Vanderpump Rules continues to be a series of signs pointing to Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss’ affair — and Lala Kent is proving to be a whistleblower.

Vanderpump Rules, Tom Sandoval denies hooking up with his co-star, Raquel Leviss, despite their months-long affair. Sandoval, who owns a bar featured on the show and is dating Ariana Madix at the time this episode is taped, is asked by a producer if anything physical has happened between him and Leviss. He replies with a slight smirk, «No, nothing has happened between Raquel and I.» This denial came after several members of the friend group question why Sandoval was spotted hanging out with Leviss by himself at The Abbey bar in West Hollywood.

James Kennedy is oddly rooting for his ex-fiancée, Raquel Leviss, and Tom Sandoval. The 31-year-old star was a guest on Wednesday's episode of , where he opened up about the future of Leviss' relationship with Sandval after he cheated on Ariana Madix with her. «In a weird way I hope so,» he replied when host Cohen asked if he thought the controversial pair would work out.

Tom Sandoval questions his future with now-ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix in Bravo's sneak peek of next week's episode. Fans are currently waiting for Tom Sandoval's much-discussed affair with Raquel Leviss to play out on this season of the reality show.In the clip, Sandoval speaks with his best friend, Tom Schwartz, while eating at a bagel truck in Los Angeles. «It's been a little frustrating with Ariana,» Sandoval says.

Tom Sandoval questions his future with now-ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix in Bravo's sneak peek of next week's episode. Fans are currently waiting for Tom Sandoval's much-discussed affair with Raquel Leviss to play out on this season of the reality show.In the clip, Sandoval speaks with his best friend, Tom Schwartz, while eating at a bagel truck in Los Angeles. «It's been a little frustrating with Ariana,» Sandoval says.

Scheana Shay is back in the clubhouse and spilling the tea on what really went down with her and Raquel Leviss.While appearing on  Wednesday, Shay opened up about the alleged altercation between her and Leviss, which went down after the  stars both appeared on the show together on March 1. This was the same night Shay found out about Leviss' months-long affair with their co-star, Tom Sandoval, effectively ending his nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix.«I did not punch her in the face -- as you see, I can't really form a proper fist,» Shay said, attempting to clench her long, manicured hands into a fist.«There's a shove and there's a punch, and I did not punch her,» She added. When asked if she threw Leviss' phone, Shay admitted that she did, and she doesn't regret any of it, answering host Andy Cohen with an emphatic «no.»The alleged altercation led Leviss to file a restraining order against her  co-star, seeking court-ordered protection from Shay following the encounter, in which Leviss claimed that Shay punched her and caused injuries to her face.After submitting the TRO request, the judge approved it and ordered Shay to stay 100 yards away from Leviss, her home, vehicle and workplace.

Tom Sandoval is happy to see his ex-girlfriend, Ariana Madix, moving on.Sandoval was at LAX Tuesday, where he updated  about Scandoval and shared his opinions on Madix's weekend hookup after she was spotted making out with a new guy while at Coachella over the weekend.«I love that,» Sandoval said before adding that he wants to see his ex move on. «Yes, I do.

Ariana Madix continues to show support for Raquel Leviss on Vanderpump Rules.Bravo released a preview for Wednesday's VPR episode, which shows Madix and Tom Sandoval — who broke up last month after his affair with Leviss was exposed — defending Leviss from co-star Katie Maloney.The animosity comes from last week's episode of VPR, where fans watched Leviss continue her pursuit of Tom Schwartz, despite ex-wife Maloney's insistence against it. The two ended up making out as guests of Scheana Shay’s wedding cheered them on. In the sneak peek, Sandoval asks Maloney, «Are you guys not friends anymore because of him and Raquel making out?» When Maloney replies «Yes,» Sandoval quickly defends Leviss and Schwartz, saying, «I don't think it was really, like, a big deal.

Tom Sandoval was not expecting the Arizona resort he was at to reveal his stay.

Vanderpump Rules alum Billie Lee isn’t picking sides when it comes to Scandoval, ET has learned. The 39-year-old reality star and Tom Sandoval were spotted together several times over the weekend, amid his breakup from Ariana Madix following his cheating scandal with Raquel Leviss. Lee was even photographed Monday morning leaving his home in the same clothes she wore the night before.

Vanderpump Rules, eagle-eyed fans took to Twitter to point out a NSFW moment that may have hinted at the start of Scandoval.In a clip from Wednesday's episode, titled, «It's All Happening… Again,» Tom Sandoval's appears to smack Raquel Leviss' butt right in front of then-girlfriend, Ariana Madix. The cringe-worthy moment went down during one of the many pre-wedding events ahead of Scheana Shay and Brock Davies' Mexico nuptials.While it's unclear what Sandoval was doing, fans are speculating that the TomTom co-owner tapped Leviss on the backside, causing her to shriek in surprise, as she appears to swat Sandoval's hand away.Madix meanwhile, is just feet away, and is getting up to exit the room when the alleged smack went down.The moment ironically occurred after Sandoval was poking fun at Leviss for making out with Tom Schwartz, just minutes before — a scene that caused blackash of its own after Schwartz's ex, Katie Maloney, expressed her disapproval over Leviss' dalliances with her then soon-to-be ex-husband.The way the camera grabbing Sandoval smacking Rachel’s ass when they got up to leave… #PumpRules#vanderpumpRules#vprpic.twitter.com/6IdBOTPRGfAs fans of the show know, last month, ET confirmed that Sandoval and Madix called it quits after she discovered the aspiring musician was having an affair with Leviss.

Defending his approach. Howie Mandel had no regrets about his conversation with Tom Sandoval about infidelity — and he doesn’t care what critics like Lala Kent think.

Clapping back! Howie Mandel slammed Andy Cohen‘s comment that he ‘didn’t do his homework’ before interviewing Tom Sandoval about his affair with Raquel Leviss.

The boss weighs in. Andy Cohen shared a more detailed reaction to Tom Sandoval‘s bombshell interview with Howie Mandel — and he wasn’t at all pleased by the situation.

Andy Cohen isn't happy with Howie Mandel's surprising sit-down interview with Tom Sandoval. The Bravo host is taking the  judge to task for his recent chat with Sandoval on hisduring which Mandel appeared — to some fans — to lack knowledge about the intricacies of Scandoval, and appeared to side with the embattled reality star when it came to the drama.Scandoval is the term used to describe the cheating scandal that shocked the Bravo-verse last month.

Andy Cohen is reacting to Tom Sandoval spilling the beans early on Howie Mandel‘s podcast.

Sounding off. Tom Sandoval’s fellow Bravolebrities didn’t shy away from sharing their thoughts on his tell-all interview with Howie Mandel.